Семь чудес России

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Mountain Elbrus I live not far from this sleeping volcano. Elbrus is the highest mount in Russia and Europe – 5,642 metres. Up to 100 people try to reach its peak every day. (Kabardino-Balkaria)

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Saint Basil Cathedral It is the most beautiful cathedral in Russia and UNESCO World Heritage museum. The legend says the architect was blinded after finishing it, so he could not build anything as beautiful again. It is build in the middle of Red Square, in the heart of Moscow.

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Peterhof, Saint Petersburg The palace and the park of Peterhof is often called the Russian Versailles. It is built by the famous architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli.

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Mamayev Kurgan It is the hill in Volgograd. This place saw the fiercest combat of all World War II. The statue of the Motherland was the largest in the world when it was built in 1967.

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Lake Baikal It the lake of records. It is the deepest in the world – 1,637 m; it is the oldest in the world – 25 millions years old; it is the biggest fresh-water supply on the planet; over 1,085 species of plants; over 1,550 species of animals. UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The Valley of Geysers It is the second largest in the world. It has about 90 geysers. The largest geyser, Velikan, can shoot jets of water 40 meters high. (Kamchatka peninsula) UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Columns of Manpupuner They are known in Russia as the most mysterious place. There are seven massive rock towers on a flat plateau. Many say that while there, you feel no need of water, food or rest. Locals say spirits used to gather here in ancient times. (Komy Republic)

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I am sure this only a small part of all the wonders in our biggest and the most amazing country in the world.